Domain vs hosting: the simple difference
Your domain is the address. Hosting is the service that stores and serves the website. You can buy them from the same company or keep them separate.
What the domain does
The domain gives people a memorable address for the site. DNS records connect that name to services such as your website and email.
What hosting does
Hosting provides the server resources that deliver the site's files, database, and application to visitors.
Why renewal dates matter
Domain registration and hosting can renew on different schedules and at different prices. Keep access to the domain registrar even if you later change hosting companies.
Bluehost currently includes an eligible domain for the first year with qualifying hosting plans. Check the live offer before buying because plan details and promotional prices can change.
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